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PwC GlobalVATOnline is an online subscription service. It provides up-to-date business critical information on VAT/GST rates, rules and requirements around the world to help you maintain control, mitigate risk and improve the overall effectiveness of your VAT/GST function.

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GlobeSearch is where we provide you with access to comprehensive, business critical information on VAT/GST rates, rules and requirements in over 80 countries, across six continents: Europe (including all 28 EU member states), North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. All information is regularly updated by PwC VAT/GST specialists who reside in the countries and is accompanied by extensive supporting documentation such as copies of return forms, links to useful websites (e.g. tax authority websites) and more.

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The VAT news service we offer assists you in keeping on top of important VAT/GST and customs duty developments from over 120 countries across six continents - Europe (including all EU Member States), North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. This also includes commentaries on more recent proposals and current decided cases regarding global tax. Hyperlinks to applicable subjects, case law and necessary documentation is involved. You have also got the option to receive our weekly newsletter sent direct to your email inbox giving you an overview of the most recent developments and newsflashes, which inform you of breaking developments as and when they occur.

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Proposed changes to taxation of digital services

02 June 2020

A lawmaker recently filed House Bill No. 6765 (or the 'Digital Economy Taxation Act of the Philippines'), which proposes changes to the way the digital economy is currently being taxed in the Philippines. The bill is also a response to the increased urgency in finding new sources of revenue to fund the country's efforts to recover from the adverse impacts of COVID-19. As part of the proposed changes, persons liable to VAT shall include those who sell or exchange goods or properties that are digital or electronic in nature, and render services including those rendered electronically. Income from such transactions would be subject to 12% VAT, and the 'network orchestrator system' or 'electronic commerce platform' (see below for definitions) would deduct and withhold the 12% VAT from the seller. The VAT withheld would be remitted within 10 days following the end of the month in which the withholding was made.

Emergency tax measures in response to COVID-19

03 July 2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, many countries around the world are implementing emergency tax breaks to support their economies. We have published a special report summarising the emergency measures announced by a number of these territories and will add others when available. Measures being implemented include delayed VAT remittances to give businesses a cash flow boost, or cuts in VAT/ GST rates to help the worst affected sectors, such as consumer, tourism/hospitality, or in respect of medical supplies.

EU Commission proposes COVID-19 postponement of tax rule changes

11 May 2020

Due to the difficulties that businesses and Member States are facing with the COVID-19 crisis, the European Commission proposes to postpone the entry into force of the VAT e-commerce package by 6 months, and the deadlines for filing and exchanging information under the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC6) by 3 months. The European Parliament and the Council will have to ratify these proposals, and the Commission has asked both to adopt these proposals as soon as possible in order to provide legal certainty.